Are you camera ready? Fashion tips to always look your best

I picked up the term “camera ready” from a former marketing manager. You know that every time you know you’re going to pose for the camera, you go the extra mile to make sure your hair is in place, your makeup is on, and you’re fabulously dressed. Well, “camera ready” just means that: ready to take a picture. Who doesn’t want to look their best when taking a picture?

Being “camera ready” is an important attribute in marketing as this is a dynamic field and agendas change all the time. I always found that it was on my worst dressed days that I was sent out of the office to a meeting or attended an awards function to present an award…hello photo opt. So I learned the hard way that being well dressed is a very good habit to adopt.

This doesn’t just apply to work. When dressing for work or play, casual or formal events always make an effort to coordinate your clothes and accessories instead of just putting together the first things you can find. Who wants to look like something the cat dragged in and suddenly find themselves being introduced to the most beautiful guy? And don’t say that if it was meant to be, then your attraction wouldn’t matter. First impressions matter and you only get one change to make a first and what could be a lasting impression.

Here are 7 fashion tips to always be camera-ready:

Plan your attraction every week. You can select one pants and 5 different tops and blouses. Or you can decide to be versatile and alternate between a dress, a skirt or pants with an interchangeable top or blouses. When you plan what you’re going to wear, suddenly you pull out of your wardrobe clothes that you haven’t worn in a long time and you’re able to combine them with something you’ve never thought of wearing before.

When putting together new outfits, try them out the night before to make sure they work. Nothing is more disorienting than discovering that the outfit you planned doesn’t look as spectacular as you thought. In addition to slowing him down, this just scares him into grabbing the first thing he can put into his hand.

Find at least 4 different styles for the same shirt or pants using different fashion accessories, coats, jackets, etc. When you can get it right, you suddenly realize that -less is more- and you don’t need tons of clothes to dress well, just quality key pieces.

Invest in some statement jewelry that transforms plain clothes into glamorous looks. Handmade jewelry pieces are a must as they are usually one of a kind and sometimes one of a kind jewelry pieces.

Head scarves and hair accessories are so important on those bad hair days. The trick is to have plenty of headscarves so you can find one that complements your outfit. Opt for a mix of solid colors, multicolors, patterns, stripes, polka dots, etc.

Take advantage of the winter sales to stock up on stockings. Not just your traditional gray and black, but some fun tights with some fun colors and patterns. This will give you more versatility when planning your wardrobe, as you can now include skirts and dresses in your weekly outfit.

Nourish your hair and skin daily for naturally better hair and skin. It’s all very well to use external products, but nourishing our bodies from within results in less extensive external bodywork. Supplements like aloe vera gel and royal jelly tablets go a long way in improving skin elasticity and hair condition. When we are healthy inside, it shows on the outside.

So get ready for the camera and take advantage of the spontaneous and impromptu opportunities that come your way. Looking good makes you feel good.